Embarking on a winter adventure, whether you're a seasoned pro or an aspiring skier, takes more than just a love of snow. Finding the right ski equipment is paramount to a safe and enjoyable experience. From skis that match your style to boots that fit like a second skin, each piece plays a key role in shaping your skiing. With the help of experts, we present essential tips for buying ski equipment.
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French fashion house Balenciaga launched its ski collection for the first time. The collection, which will be available from November 15, includes not only clothing and footwear for carefree enjoyment on the snowy slopes, but also equipment such as skis, helmets, snowboards and poles. Whether you're an experienced skier or simply want to look stylish on the snow, Balenciaga's 2023 skiwear collection is ready to epitomize winter chic.
Elan time and again confirms its status as the ultimate innovator, which has been impressing users with its thoughtful solutions for many years. This year, as many as two Elan products received prestigious Red Dot design awards. Elan Voyager folding skis even received the most valuable version of the Best of the Best award. The GT6 yacht is the first vessel of the Elan brand to receive the Red Dot Award.
Elan is once again setting trends in ski development. Just as they were the first to design carving skis years ago, they are now heralding a new revolution. Namely, they designed the Elan Voyager folding skis.
Bentley Motors, in collaboration with Bomber Ski, has prepared luxury skis in honor of Bentley's 100th anniversary.
Although autumn has not yet closed its doors, preparations for the winter season are in full swing. The Snežinka 2018 ski fair will open its doors again this year - fans of winter joys will be able to attend the fair, where providers will present a wide selection of new and used ski equipment. As every year, a commission sale of used ski equipment will be part of the fair - sell your old equipment and exchange it for new.
Italian tire manufacturer Pirelli and boutique ski manufacturer Blossom have unveiled premium skis that will be produced in a limited edition.
Carrying skis on your shoulder after a day of skiing can be tiring, especially if your car is parked far from the ski resort. Fortunately, there is an elegant solution to this kind of 'problem' - Skiddi. This completely relieves you, as it allows you to drag your skis elegantly like a travel suitcase.
It was only a matter of time before the skis got smart too. The first smart skis were produced by the Rossignol brand, which, in cooperation with the PiQ company, equipped the high-end Rossignol Hero Master skis with artificial intelligence.
Foil Oro-Nero are the most expensive skis in the world. They are the ski version of the Rolls Royce. Foil Oro-Nero are somehow the most prestigious version of this Italian brand of skis and ski accessories. They boast 14-karat bindings and other gold accessories, and are made from 8,000-year-old oak wood. Each pair is custom made.
If bells are the harbingers of spring, the biggest ski fair SK Snežinka is the harbinger of the ski season. Before the ski resorts open their doors, the largest ski fair in Slovenia is traditionally held in Ljubljana every year, which has been on the scene for 45 years under different names! This year will be no different. Ski fair SK Snežinka 2015 will take place between November 26 and 29, 2015.
When the first snow falls, we take skis, snowboards or sleds out of the closet. How about trying something new this year? We have prepared a selection of slightly different, bolder and interesting winter sports. Maybe we'll add a parachute to the skis this year.